Tissue-specific human beta-defensins (HBD)-1, HBD-2 and HBD-3 secretion profile from human amniochorionic membranes stimulated with Candida albicans in a two-compartment tissue culture system

• Autors principals: Zaga-Clavellina Veronica (Autor), Ruiz Martha (Autor), Flores-Espinosa Pilar (Autor), Vega-Sanchez Rodrigo (Autor), Flores-Pliego Arturo (Autor), Estrada-Gutierrez Guadalupe (Autor), Sosa-Gonzalez Irma (Autor), Morales-Méndez Iyari (Autor), Osorio-Caballero Mauricio (Autor)
• Format: Llibre
• Publicat: BMC, 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Matèries: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During intrauterine infection, amniochorionic membranes represent a mechanical and immunological barrier against dissemination of infection. Human beta defensins (HBD)-1, HBD-2, and HBD-3 are key elements of innate immunity that repr...